Substance Abuse Counselor - Charleston, SC (OTP)

Day in the Life of a Substance Abuse Counselor

Provides individual counseling to highly complex patients
Conducts clinical assessments to appropriately assess patient’s treatment needs
Designs and updates the patient’s treatment plan, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning
Manages assigned caseload and compliance with clinical treatment requirements
Collaborates with nurses and providers to provide holistic treatment services
Facilitates urine drug screening for patients

Schedule and Hours

Early morning schedule with early afternoon out times
Expected for all clinical team members to participate in Saturday rotation
Frequency of Saturday rotation determined by current staff count
Expected hours for this role are 37-40 hours per week
Schedule: 4:45 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Education and Experience Requirements

• General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting
  Lived addiction experience is a plus
  Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field
  Certified/licensed in addiction counseling in the state of SC is preferred
  Must be willing/able to get certified in SC